What Makes You Feel Naked?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Coco

As a gadget-obsessed runner, I refer to running without my Garmin and iPod as “running naked.” I may have done it once, as part of a #runchat challenge last year, or by accident, when I got to my running path and realized that I left my Garmin at home and my iPod was dead, but it certainly is not how I prefer to run.

Garmins

I even wore two Garmins when I was comparing
my old 405 to my new Forerunner 10!

I know there are good reasons to leave my Garmin at home once in while, and other reasons to run without music, but I love getting lost in my tunes as I run, and I like reviewing all the data that my Garmin collects. Continue reading →

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Race Recap: Lawyers Have Heart 10K 2013

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Coco

First, I want to thank everyone who supported my fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association. Your generosity and support pushed me way past my goal, on to the next level of giving. I thought of each and every one of you as I pushed myself towards the finish line on race day. Thank you!

I woke up to perfect weather for the Lawyers Have Heart 10K. The rain from tropical storm Andrea had moved out, but it was still overcast. While I prefer to race in cooler weather, I can’t complain about the upper 60s in June.

I started my day with a quick shower, a Kashi 7 Grain waffle, and coffee.

LHH Coffee Mug
Of course I used the mug that was my  fundraising thank you gift from last year! Continue reading →

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On The Eve Of The Lawyers Have Heart 10K

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Coco

I feel like I’ve already done an out-and-back course in the weeks leading up to the Lawyers Have Heart 10K–or least made a few u-turns.

At first, I wasn’t too psyched about the race, and focused my efforts on fundraising for the American Heart Association.

LHH 2013

To everyone who has donated, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To everyone else, it’s not too late! 🙂 Continue reading →

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Pinspirational Pin It Party

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Coco

I’m joining in on Lindsay’s pinspirational Pin-It Party today and sharing some of my favorite posts that can be pinned on Pinterest.

(Click on the images to see the original posts.)

My Motivational Mantras

hard is where it happens

Is The First Step Really The Hardest?

(my guest post on Christine’s blog, Love Life Surf)

The First Step

 On Setting Race Goals … Or Not

Run Your Own Race

Favorite 20 Minute Treadmill Workouts

Cardio Cliff Treadmill Workout

Why I Am Running To Support The American Heart Association (Hopefully!)

LHH 2013

You can follow me on Pinterest through this link.

Check out the Lean Green Bean blog for other fun posts.

HAPPY PINNING!

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Unusual Breakfast Ideas: Eggs And Lentils

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Coco

I usually have some variation of an Eggbeaters omelet and toast for breakfast.

Eggbeaters + Toast

But last week I wasn’t in the mood for toast. Continue reading →

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